Phlebotomist - Telford
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Job summary
We have available:
x1 Full time position, working 37.5 hours per week (Permanent)
x4 Part-time, 20 hour per week positions (Permanent)
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person with a caring and friendly nature to join the Phlebotomy Team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, CDC Telford and Whitchurch Community Hospital. Working on Wards and in the community.
This is a Trainee Phlebotomist post. Full and extensive departmental training will be given to the successful candidate.
We are recruiting for full time and part-time vacancies, worked Monday-Friday 7.5 hours and 4 hours per day on weekends and bank holidays. This will be on a Rota basis and time off will we given when on weekend duty.
The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure, have an approachable nature, ability to fulfil the travel requirements and the ability to record data accurately. Full and extensive departmental training will be given. Shifts will vary according to service needs so flexibility is important.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of a team that provides a phlebotomy service to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
Duties will include -
- Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from adults in general practice, ward and outpatient setting.
- Collection of blood samples by venepuncture from children age 12 months and over in outpatients or children's clinics.
- Recording and labelling of samples.
- Delivery of samples to the laboratory: by hand, via the hospital vacuum air tube system, by portering staff and transport systems.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
At present we have 40 Phlebotomists working across 4 sites. We provide a safe booking appointment system at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (PRH), The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) Community Diagnostics Centre(CDC) and Whitchurch Community Hospital.
We cover inpatients (PRH/RSH only) and outpatients at all 4 sites, providing a service for both GP's and consultants.
Details
Date posted
17 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum/ pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-PHB-490
Job locations
Princess Royal Hospital
Apley Castle
Telford
TF16TF
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Princess Royal Hospital
Apley Castle
Telford
TF16TF
Employer's website
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